The upcoming Michael Jackson “Michael” doesn’t hit theaters for nearly six months, but it has already made history.
Billboard.com reports that the teaser trailer for the Antoine Fuqua-directed film racked up more than 116.2 million views within its first 24 hours, making it the most-viewed music biopic trailer of all time. It is also the largest trailer launch in Lionsgate history, according to analytics firm WaveMetrix. It now sits ahead of previous record holders including “Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour” (96.1 million) and “Bob Marley: One Love” (60.1 million).
Set to premiere in theaters on April 24, 2026, “Michael” stars Jaafar Jackson — the late King of Pop’s nephew — in the lead role.